Like Father… Like Son

On June 2, 2015June 11, 2015 By Mike and Christy14 Comments

An Adult and a Juvenile White Faced Ibis Preen in the morning light Near Arapahoe National Wildlife Refuge in Walden Colorado.

While driving some backroads a few weekends ago a small group of White Faced Ibis few right over the car and landed in a small pond next to the road. We pulled a quick U-turn and got a chance to observe these guys for awhile. Just like each of our previous Ibis encounters it was short lived as they preened for 10-15 minutes and then flew off. They are amazing birds and that plumage.

Afternoon Shower

On May 24, 2015May 26, 2015 By Mike and Christy6 Comments

Afternoon Shower

A family of coots in the foreground and a lone pie-billed grebe chick enjoying a late afternoon shower.

Spring Tanager

On May 23, 2015 By Mike and Christy16 Comments

A colorful Western Tanager holding still just long enough for a quick portrait. Lovely color to brighten up an overcast spring day. Just outside the North Gate to Yellowstone National park.

Technique

On May 20, 2015May 21, 2015 By Mike and Christy9 Comments

When hunting for limpets it’s all about technique and these two Oyster Catchers seem to have it down. Slide bill under sand and pry limpet up, eat and repeat….limpets beware.

Home in the Forest

On May 17, 2015May 17, 2015 By Mike and Christy10 Comments

A fine pair of Stellar’s Jays enjoying some time in the early spring forrest. Sunshine and fresh green leaves made for a fine morning hike.

Wilsons Snipe

On May 9, 2015May 8, 2015 By Mike and Christy21 Comments

Wilsons Snipe

A Wilson’s Snipe enjoying the spring wetlands before the summer sun does it’s thing. Green grass and plenty of water, who could ask for more. Arapahoe National WIldlife refuge.

Red Tailed on a Grey Day

On May 7, 2015May 7, 2015 By Mike and Christy24 Comments

A Red tailed Hawk surveying the fields for prey on an overcast spring morning. Gotta be plenty of mice out there, somewhere. Out in the fields near Laramie, Wy.

Spring Chickadee

On May 4, 2015 By Mike and Christy16 Comments

With the trees budding out and the air warming up a little Chickadee enjoy their perch on a Saturday afternoon.

Silhouetted

On May 1, 2015May 1, 2015 By Mike and Christy12 Comments

A Young Bald Eagle chirping away is silhouetted against the grey sky of an overcast day along the snake river in Grand Teton National Park. Happy Friday.

Good Night Heron

On April 30, 2015 By Mike and Christy26 Comments

Flying off into the sunset we say good night to a Black Crowned Night Heron. Not a bad way to end the day. Photographed with an older, forgotten and long gone, point and shoot camera on an evening walk in Ferndale CA. a few years back.

nature has no boss

Tag: Birds

Like Father… Like Son

Afternoon Shower

Spring Tanager

Technique

Home in the Forest

Wilsons Snipe

Red Tailed on a Grey Day

Spring Chickadee

Silhouetted

Good Night Heron